HC Deb 18 February 1985 vol 73 c387W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, for each year from 1978 to 1983 inclusive, how many of those whose unemployment benefit claims have been disallowed suffered this decision because they were deemed to be seasonal workers.

Mr. Whitney

The information requested is given in the table.

Total disallowances Seasonal worker disallowances
1978 902,100 2,700
1979 930,300 2,900
1980 1,241,700 3,400
1981 1,156,000 3,300
1982 1,174,300 4,000
1983 1,092,500 5,100